Literature review conducted and presented by Dr. Clara Farley

EUA guidelines on iatrogenic bladder trauma:

• Repair in two layers with absorbable sutures
• Postop bladder drainage is required for 7-14 days
• Cystoscopy is advised

Bacteriuria in patients with indwelling catheters occurs at a rate of approx. 3-10% per day of catheterization:

• Of those with bacteriuria, approx. 10-25% develop UTI (GU or systemic symptoms)
• 4% of less develop catheter related bacteremia

Association between the rate of UTI and duration of catheterization:

• 15% at 3 days
• 68% at 8 days

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